When assessing a patient who has stroke-like symptoms, you should recall that:
A) the majority strokes are caused by a ruptured cerebral artery.
B) the patient may be unable to communicate, but can often understand.
C) right-sided weakness indicates a stroke in the right cerebral hemisphere.
D) fibrinolytic therapy must be given within 6 hours following the stroke.
Answer: B) the patient may be unable to communicate, but can often understand.
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